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Hair Transplant Surgery

Permanent, natural-looking restoration.

Private consultation, careful planning, and treatment recommendations tailored to your goals.

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  • 30+ years in hair restoration
  • 2,100+ procedures by Dr. Wadden
  • Atlantic Canada patients served

Restore fuller-looking hair with your own natural growth.

Hair transplants provide a custom solution to restore natural hair using permanent donor hair from the back and sides of the scalp.

Hair restoration can involve FUT (follicular unit transplantation) or FUE (follicular unit extraction). Both approaches move healthy donor follicles into thinning or balding areas, but they differ in how donor hair is harvested, how the donor area heals, and which patients are best suited to each option.

The team identifies thinning recipient areas, prepares the donor area, places grafts with attention to angle and density, and reviews post-op care so you know what to expect as growth develops.

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FUT hair transplant planning

FUT can be a strong option when the goal is to move a larger number of healthy donor grafts in one carefully planned session. Because follicular units are prepared from a narrow donor strip, the team can focus on graft quality, efficient placement, and coverage for patients who want meaningful density.

For many patients, FUT is appealing because it preserves more donor-area options for future planning and can be especially useful when long-term hair loss patterns need to be considered. If FUT fits your goals, the consultation will cover donor availability, expected healing, hairstyle preferences, and the number of grafts needed for a natural result.

  • A strip of scalp is removed from the donor area
  • The strip is dissected into individual follicular units under microscopes
  • Leaves a linear scar across the back of the scalp
  • Often allows a large number of grafts to be harvested in a single session.
  • Usually preserves more donor hair for future procedures in some patients.
  • Recovery may involve more tightness or discomfort in the donor area.

FUE hair transplant planning

FUE can be a good fit for patients who prefer individual follicle harvesting and want to avoid a linear donor incision. Each follicular unit is removed directly from the donor area, which can make FUE attractive for people who wear shorter hairstyles or who arrive already interested in this approach.

Hair Loss Experts is invested in both FUT and FUE because the right choice depends on your hair, goals, donor supply, and future needs. If FUE is your preference, the team will review whether it can deliver the density, hairline design, and long-term plan you are looking for.

  • Individual follicular units are removed one at a time from the donor area
  • Leaves tiny dot-like scars that are usually difficult to see
  • Allows patients to wear their hair shorter
  • Typically has less post-operative discomfort
  • May require shaving some or all of the donor area
  • Often preferred for smaller to medium sessions and hairline work

FUE vs. FUT

Which Is Better?

Neither is universally better—it depends on the patient.

FUE may be better for patients who:

  • Wear short hairstyles
  • Want minimal visible scarring
  • Need hairline refinement
  • Prefer a less invasive donor harvest

    FUT may be better for patients who:
  • Need a very large number of grafts
  • Wear longer hair that covers a linear scar
  • Have limited donor availability and want maximum graft yield

Today, many clinics—including most modern practices—perform primarily FUE because patients generally prefer the lack of a linear scar and the quicker recovery. However, FUT can still be an excellent option for selected patients when maximizing graft numbers is the priority.

What to expect

Your consultation is designed to explain options clearly, set realistic expectations, and give you a treatment path that fits your hair loss pattern, timeline, and comfort level.

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